Depth of the 1960 Chile Earthquake: Understanding the Valdivia Quake
The 1960 Valdivia earthquake, also known as the Great Chilean Earthquake, occurred on May 22, 1960, and had a focal depth of approximately 33 kilometers (20 miles).
It's important to note that while the earthquake's depth is considered shallow, its massive magnitude (9.5) and long duration caused significant damage and triggered a devastating tsunami.